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2260 has small mount, 562 has large mount
562 xp ms 362 c m
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562 is the better saw but I hope you're not making a mistake since you've got a good local Stihl dealer. A good dealer can really make or break you especially if you have issues with auto tune or m tronic. Not sure there's a big enough difference between the 2 saws to ignore that.
KenJax Tree
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He might like a big snackie.
That's what I thought to be true. I feel bad about not being loyal to the dealer closest to me that has worked on my saw. I just wish he sold the 562....
Cheesecutter
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What's wrong with supporting 2 dealers? Or even several. Heck, my dealer actually encourages me to support his competitor who is just starting out, just to get another Jonsered dealer in the area to improve dealer networking. I'm sure he's eying an opportunity to sell out to him when he retires in a couple years.
KenJax Tree
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Then the 362 is for him
OK after further review of the history of both companies. I choose Husqvarna. I was named after my uncle who was killed in France fighting the Germans in ww 2 The Stihl chainsaw was invented as a war machine for defense purposes in eastern Europe and Russia in 1926 I believe. After ww 1 it was privately owned for consumers. Just going with my gut on this one. My great great grandfather fought for my freedom and his brother (James) died doing so. I will just drive an hour for parts if I need them. Although my 445 has only needed 2 sprocket 1 throttle cable and 1 carb now. So hopefully the 562 will be as reliable. In 3.5 years of hard use.
cuttinties
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The MS 362cm is manufactured in the United States. Andreas Stihl started his own company after working for Dolmar. Selling chainsaws before war was of any concern. But he used the war as a way to create capital and grow his business. If Stihl manufactured weapons I would agree with your thoughts, but chainsaws are hardly weapons. And many countries used Stihl's equipment during the war.
Hmm maybe to cut down lots of trees to block roads etc. Maybe I am misled here. But just my thoughts and feelings. I also read Stihl opened a new plant in China in 2008.
cuttinties
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They currently produce 1 string trimmer and carbs in China for the most part. A very large portion of Stihl products are produced in the United States. And before the Berlin Wall came down Stihl was located in West Germany which was controlled by allied countries.
I know you are set on the 562 BUT as someone who had a saw in my hands for 5+ hours a day, take a look at a 372 also. A 372 does everything very well and they are not too fussy about running day in and day out. The 272-372 was/is my go to saw for many years. The 562 is a pleasure to run also as long as you get one with a good carb! So if you find a good deal on a 372 don't turn it down. CJ
weedkilla
Ain't no guru of nuthin'
I'm going to run with you having made up your mind to buy a husky.
I have a small family business and a few employees and mostly run huskies for weed tree removal and personal firewood duties.
I have a 445 and a 562.
Firstly - keep the 445. Two saws is a necessity if it is your source of income.
Secondly - the 562 is a much more powerful saw than the 445. But it's not MUCH bigger. The jump from a 50cc class saw to a 60cc class isn't a lot.
Normal wisdom is that a 20cc jump is about right.
Frequently I use a 50cc saw and a husky 385, the little saw saves my back for all the little stuff, and when you are into the big cuts the weight of the saw doesn't matter much. You just sit it on the log and let it work.
I'd seriously look at some of the bigger offerings, a 365xt is a bit of a bargain so do some searching on here and check prices, even check out the trading post here - a good second hand husky 365, 372, 385/390, 576 or dolmar 7900, stihl 044/046/441 might be a good deal. Lots of guys here buy saws as a hobby and sell them after they've only had 10 tanks through them in a year.
Now Aussie hardwoods are almost certainly harder on a saw, so my bias towards bigger stuff might not matter as much to you. But after a 445 in 36" wood a 90cc saw will blow your mind.
I have a small family business and a few employees and mostly run huskies for weed tree removal and personal firewood duties.
I have a 445 and a 562.
Firstly - keep the 445. Two saws is a necessity if it is your source of income.
Secondly - the 562 is a much more powerful saw than the 445. But it's not MUCH bigger. The jump from a 50cc class saw to a 60cc class isn't a lot.
Normal wisdom is that a 20cc jump is about right.
Frequently I use a 50cc saw and a husky 385, the little saw saves my back for all the little stuff, and when you are into the big cuts the weight of the saw doesn't matter much. You just sit it on the log and let it work.
I'd seriously look at some of the bigger offerings, a 365xt is a bit of a bargain so do some searching on here and check prices, even check out the trading post here - a good second hand husky 365, 372, 385/390, 576 or dolmar 7900, stihl 044/046/441 might be a good deal. Lots of guys here buy saws as a hobby and sell them after they've only had 10 tanks through them in a year.
Now Aussie hardwoods are almost certainly harder on a saw, so my bias towards bigger stuff might not matter as much to you. But after a 445 in 36" wood a 90cc saw will blow your mind.
Bottom line: you need to get the model that YOU will be satisfied with owning, as there is probably not much difference in performance, handling, and overall quality between the Husqvarna and Stihl. Cutting firewood like you are doing-both models will work great.
562 is thee smoothest cutting chainsaw I've ever run. You'll have NO regrets!
Coo. Still waiting for the dollars for it. Hopefully about 8 more days. I can't wait. My 445 still in shop for weekend. All the snow down here slowed down the delivery trucks. Can't wait to get it back too.
Philip Wheelock
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Good luck, but don't expect that the local Stihl dealer will be fixing your saws in the future. Also, the MS362 C-M is built in Virginia Beach, VA. Also, my local Husky dealer would rather work on 372xp's than 562xp's. Also, your facts on Stihl's history aren't accurate.
Andreas Stihl designed and hand built the first chain saw in 1926. The saw was electric powered, and weighed in at 140 pounds. The Stihl name soon became popular, and also became synonymous with professional grade chain saws and would soon become the number one selling chain saw company in the world, a title that the company retains to this day. Stihl growth was slow initially, as the chainsaws hit the market about the same time as the Great Depression; with manpower cheap, and old two-man saws proven, there was no need for power saws. The early saws were very heavy, and often needed two men to operate them. Some outfits had a wheeled generator which had a power cord to run to the electric saw. Stihl saws saw service with the Wehrmacht, particularly in Eastern Europe and Russia, where timber was cut for defensive positions.
After the war, the availability of cheap, strong aluminum, better designs, and more powerful engines meant that the Stihl saw came into its own.
Expansion
In the mid-1970s Stihl expanded the company by building manufacturing plants in Brazil and in the United States. Much of the increased demand came from the construction and landscaping markets. Along with the professional markets, Stihl designed a number of homeowner use equipment, like blowers, line trimmers, edgers, and chain saws. In 2008, the newest Stihl production facility is a plant located in Qingdao, China.[2]
After the war, the availability of cheap, strong aluminum, better designs, and more powerful engines meant that the Stihl saw came into its own.
Expansion
In the mid-1970s Stihl expanded the company by building manufacturing plants in Brazil and in the United States. Much of the increased demand came from the construction and landscaping markets. Along with the professional markets, Stihl designed a number of homeowner use equipment, like blowers, line trimmers, edgers, and chain saws. In 2008, the newest Stihl production facility is a plant located in Qingdao, China.[2]
I was not there though. Guess I am beating a dead horse at this point
Philip Wheelock
Finis Origine Pendet
If the Stihl dealer is willing to fix your Husky 445, something that few Stihl dealers would do, I don't see why you wouldn't return the favor and buy an American-made saw from him.
